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It would just be easy to point out that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line has given up the second fewest amount of sacks this season and end it there, but that would miss a great deal of their true proficiency. With an offensive line that is equipped with both players…

Week 13 – December 4, 2016 Location: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Opponent: New York Giants The Pittsburgh Steelers return home this week for this game against the Giants sandwiched in between two road games on either side of this contest. Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning face off for the 4th…

Our first repeat inclusion of the year. Though Ladarius Green is slowly cutting into his playing time Jesse James will play a key role if the Pittsburgh Steelers want to win Sunday against the New York Giants. Todd Haley almost said as much speaking with the media this week, and…

While it may be true that the New York Giants do not boast the most formidable offense in the league this season, in part because they are awfully one-dimensional, without much of a running game, one thing that the Pittsburgh Steelers defense is going to have to be prepared for…

Your weekly roundup. All applicable stats out of 62 plays. – The Pittsburgh Steelers were in nickel 58% of the time against the Indianapolis Colts. In their 3-4 40.3%. – Keith Butler again turned up the heat, sending five or six rushers 46.3% of the time. He blitzed 53.7% (22…

One of the things that the New York Giants have not done particularly well this season—and there are many on the offensive side of the ball, considering that they average just 21 points per game—is connecting on a high volume of deep passes. And the Pittsburgh Steelers are actually above…

It is true that the New York Giants have been among the more successful teams in the league in terms of keeping their quarterback, Eli Manning, standing upright. He has taken only 13 sacks, and the team as a whole ranks fourth in the league in terms of sacks surrendered…

It has been a long while since we have had the opportunity to discuss him in the context of actually being on the field, but it is possible that we may not have to wait much longer to see quarterback Robert Griffin III playing again for the Cleveland Browns—but that…

The regular season is here, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are taking their practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, formerly known and still referred to as the ‘South Side’ facility of Heinz Field. While the real work is now upon us, there is plenty left to be done. And there…

Happy Friday to all of you once again and welcome to the first weekend of December. Come this same time next week, we will have a new puppy in the house. I am both excited and scared to death. I forgot what it’s like to have a puppy around and I’m sure challenges await…

You know that when it comes to football, there are all kinds of statistics floating around, metrics designed to try to predict success. Some are far less successful than others at making those predictions accurately. One of the statistics that we here are a fan of is what is called…

I’m sure this is the topic you were dying to hear about. But it’s relevant, affecting the team, and Antonio Brown was asked about it today. After being flagged, and fined, for excessive celebration against the Indianapolis Colts, Brown was asked by reporters if he’s concerned about his actions. His response, per…

Winners of six in a row and perhaps the hottest team in the NFL, the New York Giants pose as one of the toughest opponents remaining on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ schedule. While this may be true, it may not be as nerve-racking as it seems. Preparing to do battle with…

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not relied much upon third-year defensive tackle Daniel McCullers. Of course, they don’t have much of a role for him, either. He is primarily a 3-4 nose tackle, a front that the team does not often run in comparison to the amount of time that they…

This year, Matthew Sottile and I will break down the opposing team’s defense in our weekly scouting report. Like last year, I will be looking at the opposing team in a more broad, scheme-approach. Matthew will have a closer eye on the individual players. Today, the New York Giants’ defense. Alex’s Scheme…